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Oxy Sensitive Skin Acne Cream Cleanser

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
The Mentholatum Company
Label updated
2026-03-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Benzoyl peroxide 5%

Purpose

Benzoyl peroxide – Acne treatment

Uses
  • for the treatment of acne
  • clears acne pimples and allows skin to heal
  • penetrates pores to control blackheads and whiteheads
  • helps prevent new acne pimples from forming
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use if you

  • have very sensitive skin
  • are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide

When using this product

  • skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time.
  • avoid unnecessary sun exposure and use a sunscreen
  • avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth
  • avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product
  • skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

irritation becomes severe

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • wet face
  • apply to hands then massage gently into face. If desired, leave on for 1-2 minutes.
  • rinse thoroughly and pat dry
  • follow with a non-comedogenic moisturizer if needed
  • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
  • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
  • if going outside, apply sunscreen after using this product. If irritation or sensitivity develops, stop use of both products and ask a doctor.
Other information
  • THIS PRODUCT MAY BLEACH HAIR OR DYED FABRICS
  • KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED
  • avoid storing at temperatures above 100°F (38°C)
Inactive ingredients

water, cetostearyl alcohol, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, chlorphenesin, citric acid, glycerin, hydrolyzed soy protein, PEG-8 dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, portulaca oleracea extract, propanediol, rhodomyrtus tomentosa fruit extract, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate

Questions?

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DailyMed Set ID: 288da995-eda8-5d1c-e063-6394a90a38b2 · Version 2
NDC: 10742-1004